This year, Lifeway’s here to help you with all your Thanksgiving eats, whether you want to make something simple or want to get a little creative in the kitchen. Now that we’ve covered ten of our favorite sides, it’s time to highlight some of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts to help finish things off!
Below you’ll find some of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts packed with protein and probiotics from Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese.
Whether you’re looking for a classic option or a twist on something new, each of these Thanksgiving dessert recipes are sure to satisfy. To make things even easier, we’ve shared the videos with you and the links for each to find the recipe. Enjoy!
1. Probiotic Pumpkin Pie With Whipped Farmer Cheese Topping
No Thanksgiving is complete without pumpkin pie! Our Probiotic Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Farmer Cheese Topping is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and your soul all in one. This pie is decadent and creamy, while still boasting a healthy twist thanks to the Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Both of these protein-packed gems from Lifeway give your gut billions of live and active probiotic cultures, all in the form of a classic dessert.
2. No-Bake Probiotic Coconut Cream Pie
This stunning pie is a coconut lover’s dream come true. Its pure white, cloud-like appearance resembles a fresh blanket of snow and is a sure-fire way to add a festive touch to your dessert table this Thanksgiving. We adorned our pie with fresh strawberries and blueberries, but cranberries and raspberries would be a nice way to add a holiday touch to the recipe instead. You can even mix fresh berries inside the pie, if you wish. Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese both star in this gorgeous pie while enhancing it with protein and live probiotics making this dessert a must-try!
3. Lemon Berry No-Bake Probiotic Pie
Add a special twist to your regular pie roundup this year, and try our Lemon Berry No-Bake Probiotic Pie. Since lemon cream pies and lemon bars are both popular holiday desserts, we figured we’d share this gut-healthy pie with you for a delicious and easy way to enjoy lemon dessert without any baking required. This simple recipe is loaded with protein and probiotics from our kefir and farmer cheese, and it makes a great way to shake up typical holiday desserts with a delightful, tart twist of citrus!
4. Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries
One of our latest favorite holiday desserts is our Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries which offers a towering display of festive gingerbread topped with sugared cranberries that bring color, flavor, and holiday appeal to any dessert table from Thanksgiving all the way through the new year. Make this beautiful cake recipe this year for a new twist on an old favorite, and watch the video below to see how Lifeway Kefir steals the show in this one!
5. Cranberry Orange Cheesecake by @Health_by_Lo
This beautiful Cranberry Orange Cheesecake made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese was created by @Health_by_Lo and is a perfectly balanced cheesecake filled with sweet, tart, and rich flavors. Lifeway Farmer Cheese makes stunning cheesecake desserts that are unlike any you’ve had before. This cheesecake is proof of that, and it’s filled with holiday flavors from the first bite to the very last.
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6. Apple Crumble Protein Cheesecake by @Sailor_Bailey
Apples are a must-have for holiday desserts, and this Apple Crumble Protein Cheesecake by @Sailor_Bailey is just the one to try if you’re looking to enjoy something new and pump up the protein and probiotics in your next cheesecake. Made with our cultured farmer cheese, this sweet treat is packed with nutrition and a comforting, cozy feel that you’ll love.
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7. Orange and Honey Cheesecake with a Blackberry Swirl by @CybeleWells
With a delightful combination of flavors and gorgeous colors, this recipe has a little bit of everything you could want: sweet, tart, zesty, and fruity notes all wrapped up in a rich and creamy cheesecake base. Every bite presents the perfect mix of flavors while providing you with protein and probiotics from Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Our friend, @CybeleWells created this creative holiday dessert cheesecake, and we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do!
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8. Farmer Cheese Raspberry Cheesecake by @Handmade.Farmhouse
This beautiful Farmer Cheese Raspberry Cheesecake by @Handmade.Farmhouse is a gorgeous way to add some color to your dessert table with scrumptious notes of sweet and tart raspberries with a delicate richness from our farmer cheese. Get the downloadable recipe here, and check out her video below!
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Now that you’ve got all the sides and desserts you could ask for, it’s time to head to the store, grab some Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese (find it near you here!), and get cooking. If you need help with anything, feel free to reach out to us on social media at Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. Check out our Pinterest account here to save all your favorites in one place. Happy Thanksgiving!